Construction salary guides, pay rates, and earning potential for every trade in Perth.
Home Loans for Tradies Getting a mortgage as a tradie — especially a subcontractor — is harder than for salaried employees. But it is absolutely possible with the right preparation. … Read more
How Much to Charge as a Subcontractor Pricing yourself correctly is the difference between a profitable business and working for less than an employee. The Formula Subcontract rate = Employee … Read more
Jobs That Pay $50/hr in Perth $50/hr = $100K+ per year. Here are the construction roles that reach this level. Metro Roles Paying $50+/hr Crane operators: $55-$80/hr. Bricklayers: $50-$65/hr. Formwork … Read more
Jobs That Pay $40/hr in Perth Looking for $40+ per hour? Construction and trades offer dozens of roles at this rate — many without requiring a university degree or years … Read more
Shutdown Jobs in Perth Industrial shutdowns at refineries, processing plants, and mining facilities offer some of the highest-paying construction work available. Here’s everything you need to know. What Shutdown Work … Read more
Construction Payroll Services Perth Construction payroll is more complex than standard payroll — multiple award rates, penalty rates, allowances, site allowances, wet weather provisions, redundancy funds, and industry-specific super requirements. … Read more
Tax Deductions for Construction Workers Construction workers can claim significant tax deductions — but most don’t claim everything they’re entitled to. Here’s what you can claim. Tools and Equipment Power … Read more
Construction Long Service Leave WA If you work in construction in WA, you’re covered by the Construction Industry Portable Paid Long Service Leave Act. This means your long service leave … Read more
Construction Award Rates WA 2026 The Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020) sets minimum pay rates. Most Perth construction workers earn above award — but knowing the minimum protects … Read more
Construction Superannuation and Redundancy in WA Understanding your entitlements protects your income and retirement savings. Superannuation Employers must pay 11.5% super on top of your ordinary earnings (increasing to 12% … Read more